International Law And The World War (Volume II)

By James Wilford Garner

Book Overview

A clear account of legal thought under fire. Law met war in argument. James Wilford Garner's International Law and the World War (Volume II) offers a meticulous study of the legal dilemmas and evolving doctrines that shaped nations' responses to twentieth century conflicts. Garner sets out the vocabulary and principles by which states confronted questions of sovereignty, obligation and conduct in wartime, and he unpacks wartime treaties, explaining them with a steady, explanatory pace. That measured world war legal analysis sits at the intersection of war and diplomacy studies and international law history, providing a textured context for debates on neutral rights, state practice and diplomatic negotiation. The prose is direct and disciplined, scholarly yet accessible; readers drawn to early 1900s international relations and practising legal students both find this a stimulating companion. Above all, the volume functions as a law of nations reference and a dependable legal scholars resource, useful to historians seeking primary-era insight as well as collectors of classic legal scholarship. Rather than abstruse theorising, Garner privileges clear argument grounded in contemporaneous practice, giving readers direct insight into how legal thought met the realities of modern warfare. As a historical law compendium, this volume captures the intellectual currents that helped shape the modern global conflict legal framework. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Accessible for the curious reader and prized by classic-literature collectors alike, it belongs in any academic law collection and offers students, researchers and collectors a rigorous, contemporaneous perspective on the legal dimensions of twentieth century conflicts. Useful for comparative study and for tracing the antecedents of later legal developments, it rewards both quick consultation and sustained, scholarly reading. A lasting reference.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354213855
• ISBN13: 9789354213854
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 566 Pages
• Weight: 1.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"